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Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i9-12900K

Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

vs

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900K.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 6% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-12900K - 204 vs 193 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 120 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Up to 41% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $283.49 vs $479.00
  • Up to 37% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $1.47 vs $2.35 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 24 vs 16 threads
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

204

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.35/FPS

63%

Price, $

$479

59%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

193

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.47/FPS

100%

Price, $

$283.49

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $283.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 152 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

98%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

96%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i9
RaphaelCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM5SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
16
16Threads
24
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
120 W
TDP125 W
5 nm
Process Size10 nm
42.0x
Multiplier32.0x
Radeon GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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